Japan Weather Today日本語Kumamoto weather today
A castle city in central Kyushu and the gateway to the giant Aso volcano. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Kumamoto
March to May and October to November.
Kumamoto weather through the year
- Winters are mild, often around 10°C in the day, with snow only on the coldest days.
- The rainy season usually runs from early June to mid July and can bring very heavy rain.
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from July to early September.
- Typhoons pass more often than further north, mostly from August to September.
Kumamoto by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom around Kumamoto Castle in late March.
What to wear: Light layers; spring comes early and days are warm by April.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Very hot in the city; Aso's highlands are cooler but the crater can close due to volcanic gas.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and an umbrella.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Silver pampas grass on the Aso highlands in October and November.
What to wear: Light clothes in October, a jacket from November.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Mild in the city, but snow and ice are possible on the roads to Aso.
What to wear: A warm jacket or coat; it is milder than Tokyo but still cold at night.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
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Questions
What is the weather in Kumamoto today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Kumamoto.
When is the best time to visit Kumamoto?
March to May and October to November.
When is the rainy season in Kumamoto?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid July.
Does it snow in Kumamoto?
Snow is rare in the cities and usually does not settle.
Is there a free weather app for Kumamoto in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
